Khalkha Mongolian women tunic

Mongolian Collection

Accession Nr.: 2019.6.1
Type: textile; costumes
Date of production:
second half of 20th century
Place of production:
Materials: silk
Dimensions: width: 125 cm
length:173 cm
The tunic (Khalkha dēl) is made of bright green medallion patterned silk with floral fabric lining. The collar, the closing of the robe, which widens downwards, under the right armpit, and the sleeves are flanked by a golden artificial fiber fabric. Button tabs and button holders for closing the dress with golden plastic buttons were made of the same fabric.